New
Islington Free School New Islington Free
School opened as a single-form entry primary school in
September 2013. Since then it has been in temporary
accommodation in Ancoats. The 2015 OFSTED Report
said of the school that, "... It was set up in
response to demand from the local community, with
support from Manchester City Council and Manchester
Grammar School, to fulfill the need for primary
school places in the regeneration area of New
Islington."
 When this building, beside the
Rochdale Canal, is finished the school will be
moving in. The architects say of the building
that, "... The design is for a new build
primary school to accommodate 420 for New
Islington Free School. It is located within the
New Islington Regeneration. This proposal is a
linear building orientated parallel to the New
Islington Marina, providing the classrooms with
an inspirational view for the pupils. ...
.... The entrance connects to
a double height internal street that is intended
as a break-out teaching space. A dramatic
skylight is proposed across the entire length
enabling the heart of the building to be flooded
with daylight. All rooms within the building are
accessible from this space. The external
appearance of the building has been crafted so
as to visually engage with the neighbouring
listed mills without resorting to pastiche."    Close Window |
